For Mahmoud, cafés have always been more than just places to drink coffee—they were spaces of activism and resistance in Syria and are now places of refuge and belonging in Berlin. On his tour through Kreuzkölln, he retraces his journey from Homs to Neukölln, sharing personal moments of fear, loss, and resilience. He reflects on exile, identity, and the ongoing search for a new home.
- stories of migration
- Cafés as spaces of resistance and freedom
- Identity and finding a new home
| Duration | 2 Hours |
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For Mahmoud, cafés have always been more than just places to drink coffee. In Syria, they were safe spaces for activism, resistance, and the fight for freedom. It was also in a café where he faced the danger and made his life-changing decision: to stay or to flee! This was the start of a one-way journey that led Mahmoud to Berlin, where cafés once again play a central role in his life—this time as spaces of refuge, belonging, and new beginnings. Once a meeting point for revolutionaries, a café is now part of his home, a place of community and resilience.
Walking through the streets of Kreuzkölln, Mahmoud retraces his journey—from the bustling markets of his childhood in Homs to Berlin-Neukölln. On his tour he also talks about the role of women in everyday life and revolution, personal moments of fear, loss, and uncertainty. He shares his experiences of exile, struggles with identity, and ultimately, the process of finding a new home. For Mahmoud, this journey does not end here: it is only the beginning of a new chapter.
